Matt Humphreys roots run deep in the ranching heritage. His grandfather, Jim Humphreys, is only the sixth man to have managed the famousPitchfork Land & Cattle Company. Matt grew up in Dickens, Texas, andlearned much of his spur and bit making techniques from helping and watching his dad, Jimbo. Matt took an interestin the craft and started making spurs and bits in his spare time while still in high school.

While on a break from classes at Texas Tech University inLubbock, Matt attended a series of engraving classes at JohnyWeyert’s in Alpine, Texas. By the time that he graduated from Texas Techwith a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Animal Science, he had already set up hisown bit and spur shop in Lubbock. He now resides with his wife, Drew, and daughters, Laleigh and Berkley in Spurworking out of his new shop right beside his house.

Humphrey’s work is turning heads from coast to coast by cowboysand collectors alike. He has also built pieces for J. Martin Basinger, RedMcCombs, Trent Willmon, Sandra Day O’Connor, and Antonin Scalia. He hasbeen making the trophy awards for the legendary Motley-Dickens County OldSettlers Reunion at Roaring Springs, Texas, Ranch Cutting Horse Association, andWestern Heritage Classic. He has been featured in multiple publications including the Western Horseman andAmerican Cowboy. Matt was awarded the "Best of Show" at the Trappings of Texas in 2011. He was awarded the Aldolf Bayers Spur Maker of the Year award in 2012.

Matt tries to make his work unique and utilizes modern equipment and techniques to get the job done. His main goal is to be as different as possible and still produce a very durable and attractive product. Although most his time is spent making bits and spurs he also designates time to build and machine a wide variety of products for the agricultural, oil field, racing, architectural, and electrical industries.